The KC-46 Tanker Is the World’s Most Capable
The U.S. Air Force now has 57 new, high tech refueling tankers with more in the proverbial pipeline to replace its aging fleet of Eisenhower-era tankers. While tankers don’t generally…
Proposed Defense Merger Puts National Security at Risk
Lockheed Martin has announced a plan to purchase Aerojet Rocketdyne. Often mergers are natural responses to market forces that produce a more capable competitor in the marketplace which can benefit…
China Is A Menacing Threat And Overtly Hostile
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has been ramping up its military spending to meet its stated goal of replacing the United States as the world’s preeminent superpower. Many who…
Upgraded Heavy-Lift Capabilities Critical to Maintaining Military Superiority
A few years back, the Pentagon committed to an important upgrade of our military’s heavy-lift helicopter, the CH-47F Chinook. That was a smart decision as it kept costs under control…
The Iran nuclear deal needs to be fixed and rewritten, not just revived
U.S. air strikes successfully destroyed facilities used by Iran-backed militia in eastern Syria last Thursday. But the operation also exposed the contradictions in the Biden administration’s approach to Iran. Returning…
Missile Defense: More Innovation, Not Less
In this highly divided era, it is worth noting that missile defense enjoys strong bipartisan support not only in the halls of Congress but also among the American people. The…
Aerial Warfare: American Bald Eagle Takes Down Drone
Many agree that the United States is fortunate that the soaring Bald Eagle was chosen over the lowly Turkey, proposed by Benjamin Franklin, as its national bird. It is majestic,…
Now Is NOT the Time to Reduce Our Anti-Submarine Capabilities!
The reports of increased Russian military submarine activity just off our coast should be a wake-up call. Our other peer competitor, China, is also rapidly growing its naval capability with…
Navy Needs Leaders to Keep Eye to the Future
December 7 is a solemn day for the U.S. Navy and in our nation’s history. This year marked the 78th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor, when our nation entered…
Attack on Saudi Arabia Proves Need for Layered Defensive System
Just last week, Houthi rebels in Yemen, who are closely aligned with Iran, claimed credit for a drone attack on Saudi oil processing facilities. News changes fast — a surprising…
No, Putin does not love the Jones Act
It is typical for pundits to criticize the Jones Act claiming that it harms American consumers or benefits others — some even outlandishly claim it benefits Russian President Vladimir Putin. These…
When Normality Became Abnormal
Donald Trump is many things. But one thing he is not is a defender of the 2009-2016 status quo and accepted progressive convention. Since 2017, everything has been in flux.…
Upgrading Our Military’s Heavy Vertical Lift Capability
By George Landrith • RealClear Defense It is time to upgrade our military’s heavy-lift helicopter capabilities. The current workhorse, the CH-47 Chinook, has served our country since 1962. Despite its…
Why Diversity in Air Force Procurement Makes Sense
By Phil Kiver • Washington Times As a former member of the military who served in multi-branch operations, I understand the need for diversity when equipping our service members. Our…
Pentagon Conducts Successful Missile Defense Intercept Test
By Bill Gertz • Washington Free Beacon Two U.S. Ground-based Interceptor missiles destroyed a target in space during a successful test of the Pentagon’s strategic missile defense system on Monday.…